Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Kempe's Corner
New roof snagging around Kempe's Corner, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Kempe's Corner
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. Common reasons to book are poorly finished verges and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, on ridges and verges, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Kempe's Corner may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Kempe's Corner (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Kempe's Corner
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it is applicable. For older village homes like those around Kempe's Corner, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Kempe's Corner, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Common roof problems in Kempe's Corner
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
Take an older house close to All Saints’ Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What new roof snagging does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Details hidden from sight
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
Kempe's Corner questions
Is Kempe's Corner within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kempe's Corner?
Yes, Kempe's Corner is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Also near Kempe's Corner
Other services in Kempe's Corner
New roof snagging in Kempe's Corner: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 3.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Kempe's Corner goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Wye station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Kempe's Corner gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the TN25 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Harville Road and Canterbury Road. If you are just outside Kempe's Corner, we cover Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
What’s near Kempe's Corner
In Kempe's Corner, that means homes and buildings near Wye School, The Tickled Trout pub and Wye School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wye station, roughly 0.8 miles east. A little further out are County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Kempe's Corner often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.